When an older adult lives with family members, which of the following principles would not be appropriate for the nurse to apply in assisting the family to promote quality of life for their older loved one?
a. help them recognize their own needs and limitations
b. provide referrals to community resources
c. recommend nursing home placement immediately to avoid stress
d. respect all family caregivers as an important part of the team
C
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A newborn who has not voided by 48 hours after birth should be assessed for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Restlessness 2. Pain 3. Kidney distention 4. Adequacy of fluid intake 5. Lethargy
Two young people were smiling as a nurse brought in their new baby in preparation for leaving the hospital and going home. What do the new parents need?
a. A diaper bag filled with formula, baby product brochures, and coupons b. A list of community agencies who work with young families c. Anticipatory guidance on parenting and time management d. Educational material related to continuing marital satisfaction while raising a child
The human resources (HR) department is developing a newspaper advertisement for nurse positions. In order to meet National Academy (NAM) guidelines, which information technology skills should be included as a job requirement? Select all that apply
1. Use of presentation software 2. Use of the Internet 3. Basic computer programming 4. Basic hardware troubleshooting 5. Ability to transfer files
If completing an entire task is too difficult for a patient in a restorative program,
A) stop trying and complete the task yourself. B) provide total care, which is easier for the patient. C) ask the nurse what you should do. D) break the task into a series of smaller tasks.